HISTORIC CITY NEWS June 2019

Single-vehicle crash leaves one dead in St Johns County

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a single-vehicle crash to Historic City News at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. The driver, and only occupant, was killed in the collision according to the traffic homicide incident report.

Public Safety

Car located after morning hit-and-run that left two bicyclists dead at the scene

Historic City News received the report Saturday morning at about 10:00 a.m. after the driver of a dark-colored sedan struck two bicyclists, leaving them to die on the side of Race Track Road as he sped off westbound on the crowded highway. Deputies spent the better part of the day investigating the traffic homicide before…

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Public Safety

Art Association Annual Honors Show

They’re called the “best of the best,” and their works of art are featured in the juried Annual Honors Show at the St. Augustine Art Association through June 30. The exhibit of new pieces by previous award-winning artists opened during the First Friday Art Walk on June 7, with a ceremony to recognize the artists’…

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Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

News editor Michael Gold will be June guest speaker at Saint Augustine Tea Party

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the next open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, Tuesday evening June 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Inn dining room located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

Editorials

City’s annual Independence Day celebration Fireworks over the Matanzas

The City of St. Augustine is giving Historic City News advance time this year to announce details and recommendations for attending our nation’s Independence Day celebration. The annual Fireworks over the Matanzas festivities have traditionally been the single largest public event presented in downtown St Augustine.

Community

You won’t go wrong with a steak dinner for Father’s Day

As a lover of steaks and burgers, Historic City News editor Michael Gold says he would rather go out for the perfect New York strip and baked potato dinner than just about anything else. And, on Father’s Day, that’s especially true in St Augustine where we have so many great restaurants to choose from.

Business

Renner is “in the money” among legislative fundraisers

Rep. Paul Renner went into the Legislative Session with the strongest fundraising in the House.

Government